Status orange rain warning for south west of Ireland ahead of Storm Gerrit
Storm Gerrit hits Ireland with very heavy rain and strong windsBy David Young, PAA status-orange rain warning has come into effect for the southwest as the island braces for Storm Gerrit. A rain warning covering Kerry and west Cork began at 8pm on Tuesday and will be in place throughout Wednesday, lifting at midnight. A status yellow warning for wind and rain is operation for the rest of the country until late on Wednesday night. On Thursday, a yellow wind warning is in effect from midnight to 4pm, covering Clare, Kerry, Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo. In the North, the Met Office has issued a yellow wind and rain warning covering the entire region from 2am to 10am on Wednesday.
Source:Irish Independent
December 27, 2023 07:36 UTC
Chris Wood puts former side Newcastle to the sword with hat-trick for Forest
Chris Wood puts former side Newcastle to the sword with hat-trick for ForestBy Damian Spellman, PAChris Wood retuned to haunt Newcastle with a stunning hat-trick as Nottingham Forest handed new boss Nuno Espirito Santo the first Premier League victory of his reign. A 3-1 victory was little more than the visitors deserved on a day when Eddie Howe’s men, who took the lead through a contentious Alexander Isak penalty, were ripped apart by Anthony Elanga and Morgan Gibbs-White in front of a disbelieving crowd of 52,207. Almiron won possession on the edge of the visitors’ box, but failed to pick out a team-mate, allowing Gibbs-White to sprint upfield and find Elanga, who handed Wood the simplest of tasks to equalise. It might have been worse for the hosts within seconds of the restart when Gibbs-White glanced a header wide from Elanga’s dangerous cross with Newcastle looking increasingly vulnerable. Howe swiftly replaced Burn and Almiron with Tino Livramento and Callum Wilson, but his side were undone again on the hour when Murillo’s through-ball split a ragged defence and Wood deftly stepped around the painfully exposed Dubravka to complete his hat-trick.
Source:Irish Independent
December 27, 2023 06:45 UTC
How Irish President refused invite to Charles and Diana’s wedding
The invitation was sent to Mr Hillery and his wife for the wedding on July 29 1981 in St Paul’s Cathedral, and requested a reply by June 26. A briefing note on how to respond to the invite is among the State documents released by the Department of Foreign Affairs to the National Archives this year. It asked whether the reply should be issued after the Irish general election, or would it be “discourteous” to do so, while also noting that sending a reply too soon after the invite could also be “discourteous”. It added that with the “appropriate diplomatic excuse”, a refusal of the Irish President’s attendance would not “impair the political dialogue with London”. On June 26 1981, the final date by which the RSVP was to be given, Ireland’s Ambassador to the UK conveyed the Irish President’s thanks for the wedding invite but expressed “their regret that, because of prior commitments, they will be unable to attend”.
Source:The Herald
December 27, 2023 05:07 UTC
Rob Edwards says alleged racist remark towards Carlton Morris reported to police
Rob Edwards says alleged racist remark towards Carlton Morris reported to policeBy Jonathan Veal, PALuton boss Rob Edwards said South Yorkshire Police are investigating an alleged racist comment towards Carlton Morris in his side’s Boxing Day win at Sheffield United. Edwards said: “There was an alleged racist comment, the police are dealing with that, they have spoken to Carlton and got his take on it, so it is with them now; I have no more comment on it. Edwards, who celebrated his birthday on Christmas Day, said: “It brings us closer to where we want to be. “They haven’t had to do anything to get back in the game, we have basically handed them the game. We should be talking about a home win, not them getting two to take the points.
Source:Irish Independent
December 27, 2023 05:03 UTC
Sir Jim Ratcliffe calls for ‘time and patience’ in bid to return Man Utd to top
Sir Jim Ratcliffe calls for ‘time and patience’ in bid to return Man Utd to topBy Phil Blanche, PASir Jim Ratcliffe has reached out to fans after agreeing to buy a 25 per cent stake in Manchester United, telling them he takes his responsibility to put the club back on top of world football “very seriously” but also calling for patience. Sir Jim Ratcliffe says he is determined to bring trophies on the pitch at Manchester United to match the club’s commercial success. “I believe we can bring sporting success on the pitch to complement the undoubted commercial success that the club has enjoyed. “You are ambitious for Manchester United and so are we. Ratcliffe and Qatari businessman Sheikh Jassim were both in the running to oversee a buyout of the club until October.
Source:Irish Independent
December 27, 2023 04:41 UTC
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s son Patrick announces engagement to model girlfriend
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s son Patrick announces engagement to model girlfriendBy Hannah Roberts, PA Entertainment ReporterPatrick Schwarzenegger, son of US-Austrian bodybuilder, actor and politician Arnold Schwarzenegger, has announced his engagement to American model Abby Champion. In the comments of the post, celebrity friends offered their best wishes. Twilight star Taylor Lautner said he could “now die happy” while Anyone But You actor Glen Powell said: “Yessssssssssss!!! His fiancee has modelled for brands including Calvin Klein, Miu Miu and Chanel and has been photographed for international editions of Vogue magazine. Arnold Schwarzenegger is probably most well-known for playing the titular role in 1984 action film The Terminator.
Source:Irish Independent
December 26, 2023 23:45 UTC
Sean Dyche plays down any potential Man City issues ahead of Everton clash
Sean Dyche plays down any potential Man City issues ahead of Everton clashGeorge Sessions, PAEverton boss Sean Dyche has played down the potential impact of Manchester City’s successful expedition to Jeddah. Man City return to Premier League action on Wednesday with a trip to Goodison Park after they spent the past week in Saudi Arabia competing and subsequently winning the Club World Cup. “Sides like that, they are so used to it,” Dyche said of City’s trip halfway across the world. “In my experience of Man City, whenever you think of moments like that (poor form), they put out a side and deliver a performance. Key midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure recently picked up a muscle injury and Idrissa Gueye was forced off during Saturday’s 2-1 loss at Tottenham.
Source:Irish Independent
December 26, 2023 23:33 UTC
US rap star Kanye West apologizes for anti-Semitism
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Source:Irish Independent
December 26, 2023 23:15 UTC
2023 in pictures: The photographs that defined the year
Photo: Charles McQuillan/Getty ImagesJuneBeachgoers enjoying the sunny weather at Helen's Bay, Co Down, during a warm spell in early June. Photo: Charles McQuillan/Getty ImagesTaoiseach Leo Varadkar sits opposite Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy at a meeting in Kyiv, Ukraine. Photo: Charles McQuillan/Getty ImagesPeople walk past a destroyed Luas tram on O'Connell Street, Dublin, the morning after the riots. Photo: Charles McQuillan/Getty ImagesDecemberThe funeral procession of The Pogues singer Shane MacGowan in Dublin. Photo: Charles McQuillan/Getty Images
Source:The Herald
December 26, 2023 17:33 UTC
Flood-hit Cork businesses get bulk of €3.25m in aid
Just over €3.25m has been distributed to 164 businesses affected by floods caused during Storm Babet, with hundreds more being assessed. According to the Red Cross, some 164 applicants have been paid around €3.27 between them so far. There were 359 applications at the time of deadline, with the Red Cross anticipating some late entries while allowing for postage delays and other issues that may arise. Payments so far have been in the majority in Cork, with some in Galway, Louth and Waterford, the aid agency added. The Red Cross said the assistance offered by Midleton Chamber and the LEO “has been invaluable” as it got to grips with the hundreds of claims.
Source:Irish Examiner
December 26, 2023 16:35 UTC
Scotland weather: Storm Gerrit wind, rain and snow warnings
Yellow wind, rain and snow warnings are in place across much of Scotland. A yellow rain and snow warning is in place from 6am to 9pm across much of Scotland on Wednesday. “There are wind warnings out for the south of England, across the English Channel coast,” Mr Partridge added. “In terms of rain, we have rain warnings out for the whole of Northern Ireland, western Wales, north-west England, and then there’s a combined sort of rain and snow warning for Scotland,” Mr Partridge said. Anywhere above 200 metres in Scotland and the Northern Isles is likely to see some snow, he added.
Source:The Herald
December 26, 2023 15:47 UTC
Weather Ireland: Orange rain warning issued as Storm Gerrit to bring thundery downpours and flooding risk to entire country
Met Éireann has issued a Status Orange rain warning for Cork and Kerry today as “intense” rainfall will likely bring flooding to the southwest as Storm Gerrit sweeps across Ireland. A Yellow rain warning was also issued for the entire country on St Stephen’s Day and will last until midnight on Thursday morning. Tomorrow will be another windy day with early rain extending right across the country once again. Temperatures will range between 7 to 10C, with strong winds. Temperatures will drop to 4 to 7C, accompanied by strong winds.
Source:Irish Independent
December 26, 2023 13:00 UTC
A Sinn Fein-led Irish government would deliver ‘step change’ in Irish unity push
One option Sinn Fein would consider if in government in Dublin would be the creation of a minister of state role with responsibility for driving unity preparations, Ms McDonald added. Ms McDonald said Sinn Fein would deliver on that if elected, and insisted any such forum would be designed to ensure unionist perspectives are fully heard. Mary Lou McDonald and Sinn Fein vice president Michelle O’Neill (PA)“I’m sure the Tories won’t be pleased. I think that’s entirely possible. “I am an Irish republican and I’m the leader of Sinn Fein.
Source:The Herald
December 26, 2023 12:40 UTC
Sun to shine on Boxing Day sales but wind and rain forecast for evening
Met Office meteorologist Greg Dewhurst said that clear skies overnight will lead to a fresher start to Boxing Day morning. However, evening time on Boxing Day is set to see a cloud of rain making its way across the UK. “As we head into the evening time on Boxing Day, we’ll see the cloud and the rain slowly spill its way north-eastwards,” he said. “Some heavy rain developing, particularly across Wales into parts of Northern Ireland, and later on, northern England. Mr Dewhurst said that the rain could turn into snow, with wind and rain warnings also in place in parts of southern and northern England, Wales, and Southern Scotland heading into Wednesday morning.
Source:The Herald
December 26, 2023 06:05 UTC
AP News in Brief at 12:09 a.m. EST
National AP News in Brief at 12:09 a.m. ESTEgypt floats plan to end Israel-Hamas war. The proposal gets a cool receptionCAIRO (AP) — Israel and Hamas on Monday gave cool public receptions to an Egyptian proposal to end their bitter war. National Security Council spokeswoman Adrienne Watson said one of the U.S. troops suffered critical injuries in the attack that occurred earlier Monday. However, its parishes continue to follow the same liturgical calendar as the Russian church and will observe Christmas on Jan. 7. ___Migrant caravan in southern Mexico marks Christmas Day by trudging onwardHUIXTLA, Mexico (AP) — Christmas Day meant the same as any other day for thousands of migrants walking through southern Mexico: more trudging under a hot sun.
Source:The Herald
December 26, 2023 05:45 UTC